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From: kem@teddy.UUCP (Kem Morehead)
Newsgroups: net.nlang.africa
Subject: Re: African music
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Date: Thu, 2-May-85 12:06:03 EDT
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Posted: Thu May  2 12:06:03 1985
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In article <244@mhuxj.UUCP> daa@mhuxj.UUCP (ANSEN) writes:
>One of my interests is collecting protest music from different
>parts of the world.  What I look for is music quality and
>vocals which can give me some understanding of the political
>situation in a country.  Recently, someone turned me on to
>Fela Anikulapo Kuti. I bought one tape of his, Black President,
>which I like very much.  A second tape, Egypt 80: Live in
>Amsterdam, which I bought, doesn't appeal to me at all.
>
>I have three questions.  First, can anyone recommend any other
>African musicians whose music is also political?  Are there
>any other Fela tapes you would particularly recommend?  Also,
>if anyone would like to trade a tape for the Egypt 80 tape
>by Fela, please contact me.
>
>Debra Ansen
>ihnp4!mhuxj!daa


Jaluka is a multi-racial band from South Africa. They are both political
and talented. They have 2 albums out, I like the green one best but they
are both good. Give them a try. Enjoy.

Kem Morehead